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Crown Books for Young Readers
07 November 2023
A heartwarming picture book about how one little girl's unique beauty has been growing for generations in her family tree.

A heartwarming picture book about how one little girl's unique beauty has been growing for generations in her family tree.

Anyiaka is in awe of her gorgeous Gullah Geechee family-she wants to be beautiful like her older sister, Sorie, a great listener like her mom, and a talented artist like her grandma. But on today's visit to her grandparents' house, Anyiaka sticks out from the rest of the family like a sore thumb. She can't seem to do anything right, and a trip to Grandma's art studio confirms just how different she is from the rest of the family.

But Grandma's artwork-a special set of nesting dolls-also shows that what's on the outside doesn't always tell the whole story. While they may be distinct, together, her family's beauty and inner strength have deep roots that have been growing within each of them for generations.
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Imprint:   Crown Books for Young Readers
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 287mm,  Width: 238mm,  Spine: 10mm
Weight:   471g
ISBN:   9781984852373
ISBN 10:   198485237X
Pages:   40
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 4 to 8 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  English as a second language
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Vanessa Brantley-Newton is a self-taught illustrator, doll maker, and crafter who studied fashion illustration at FIT and children's book illustration at the School of Visual Arts in New York. She is the author and illustrator of Grandma's Purse, Just Like Me, and Becoming Vanessa, and has illustrated numerous children's books, including the New York Times bestsellers The King of Kindergarten and The Queen of Kindergarten by Derrick Barnes and Sewing Stories by Barbara Herkert. Vanessa currently makes her nest in Charlotte, North Carolina, with her husband, daughter, and a very rambunctious cat named Stripes. Learn more about Vanessa and her artwork at VanessaBrantleyNewton.com and on Facebook and Instagram.

Reviews for Nesting Dolls

"★ ""Brantley-Newton highlights the bonds, both visible and invisible, that connect family members."" —The Horn Book, starred review ""A sweet tale with a strong message about how families fit together."" —Kirkus Reviews"


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